Success Stories

Inspiring, real-life career change stories

We found 516 stories

“I needed a more resilient career after facing a challenging time.”

“I liked my work, but I felt there was something more out there for me.”

“I knew that I didn’t want to be tied down to one particular location, or to a corporate life that offered no freedom.”

“I felt safe keeping small, even though I was unhappy.”

“It felt like I was going through the motions, rather than actively enjoying my career.”

“I wanted to show my children that you don’t have to be one thing all your life; you can make a change if you want to.”

“I wasn’t proud of what I did, and never felt I fitted the role.”

“I was working a lot more than my contracted hours, which was significantly impacting my social life and well-being.”

“I often felt like I was banging my head against a brick wall.”

“I decided that at least temporarily, something had to give.”

“I was tired and there was nothing else I could do within the profession.”

“I felt like I was wearing a mask that didn’t fit me, pretending to care about things I didn’t care about anymore.”

“I wanted to try a different pace of life.”

“Due to the nature of the role, I was very much ‘living to work’.”

“I had the mindset of 'this is my job. I've made my bed, I lie in it'.”

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